Skydive Dubai (Desert Campus).
Desert tandem & AFF — Sep–May season, all-inclusive AED 2,199 (insurance + photos + video).
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If the operator cancels for safety or weather, you're rebooked or refunded in full. No customer-side surcharge.
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First-time tandem options. Strapped to a tandem master with thousands of jumps.
Tandem Skydive — Desert Dunes (All-Inclusive)
13,000 FT · 60 SECTandem from 13,000 ft over Dubai's golden dunes at Skydive Dubai's Desert Campus. Single all-inclusive: tandem + medical insurance + standard video & photos. USPA-certified instructor. Sep–May season only.
Three hours on site. Ninety seconds in the air.
Skydive Dubai's Desert Campus is the operational home of the brand's AFF licensing programme and runs out of the Margham desert off Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road toward Al Ain — about 50 minutes east of Downtown Dubai. Tandems jump from 13,000 ft over golden dunes and the open Margham expanse, with the canopy ride bringing the empty desert into view all the way down to the sandy landing zone. The aircraft mix is the same as the Palm DZ — Twin Otter and Cessna Caravan turbines — but the campus is purpose-built for serial training, not single-jump tourist throughput. The single all-inclusive tandem package runs AED 2,199 with medical insurance, professional video, and photos — slightly cheaper than the Palm DZ for the same product, reflecting the off-city location. Accelerated Free Fall Level 1 starts at AED 4,500 with full course pathways through to USPA A-licence. The campus closes June through August due to Gulf summer heat and re-opens for the September–May high season. Co-located on the same campus is Inflight Dubai, the brand's large indoor wind tunnel. The right jump for travellers who want desert scenery rather than the iconic Palm Jumeirah view (Skydive Dubai Palm covers that side), for serious skydivers pursuing a USPA licence (the AFF curriculum is genuinely the largest in the Middle East and one of the largest globally), and for couples or groups bundling a tandem with a tunnel block at neighbouring Inflight Dubai. Book ahead — the licensing-track students keep aircraft load factors high during peak weekends.
Check in, weigh in, sign the USPA-standard waiver. Twenty minutes of harness fitting and emergency-procedure briefing with your tandem master.
Bench-seated, headphones on, door closed. The aircraft climbs to 13,000 ft — the coastline or landscape shrinks under you.
Door open. Roll out. Terminal velocity. Tandem master triggers the canopy at 5,000 ft.
Calm five-minute ride down. You take the toggles for a minute. Grass landing at the airfield.
Make the day longer than the jump.
Only what your package does not already cover. Pick a package to see what is included and what you can layer on — nothing is mandatory, and every extra shows on your quote before you commit.
Standard video and photos package — upgrade tandem from base (no media) to with media.
Selfie-view filming add-on for your tandem skydive.
Additional 1-minute Instagram highlight reel of your jump.
Add any of these inside your inquiry — running total updates live in the booking sheet.
“If the dropzone can’t fly for safety or weather, you’re rebooked at no charge — or refunded in full to your original card. No customer-side surcharge.”
Operator-confirmed aircraft.
Liability waiver signed on the day. We send a copy ahead so you can read it before you commit — no mid-day surprises.
Cancellation & policies.
Cancellations and date changes are arranged directly with the dropzone — message them anytime, and SiA steps in if needed.
Skydiving is weather-dependent. If the dropzone can't fly safely they'll reschedule you at no charge — or arrange a full refund if a new date doesn't suit.
Approved refunds are returned to your original payment method, typically within 5–10 business days. The dropzone confirms the timing.
After booking you’ll be in direct contact with the dropzone — any change or refund is arranged with them. SiA’s team is here if you need us.
Eight real anxieties, addressed.
Tandem operators set their own weight limit (commonly around 90–115 kg) and confirm borderline cases on the day — check the exact limit with this dropzone when you enquire. AFF students have no upper limit but must fit the rig comfortably.
Caleb Charles★★★★★7 months agoMy tandem skydiving experience at the Dubai Desert Drop Zone was absolutely unforgettable! From the moment I registered to the moment I landed, everything was seamless and thrilling. Although my 9:00 AM booking was delayed until 11:30 AM due to low visibility (which is completely understandable for safety reasons), it was well worth the wait. The team’s commitment to safety was clearly their top priority, which made me feel at ease the entire time. The desert view from above was simply breathtaking – I’ve never seen anything like it! A huge thank you to Instructor Mark, who made the jump smooth and exhilarating, and to Videographer Floyd, who captured every moment perfectly. A big shoutout to the entire Skydive Dubai team for making this experience so special. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to check skydiving off their bucket list!
Nour Eldin Saleh★★★★★6 months agoOne of the best places to learn and get professional coaching experience Amazing organization and spot on safety
Nithin Geo★★★★★a year agoI’ve been doing my AFF course at Skydive Dubai, and it has been an incredible journey. The instructors are highly professional, strict when necessary, and always focused on safety—which I truly appreciate. A special thanks to Nicole, Floyd, Adrian, and Kai for their patience and encouragement. I had some challenges along the way, especially with altitude awareness during my 90° turns, which led to me failing one level. But the instructors were supportive, ensuring I learned from my mistakes so I could be a safer and more confident skydiver. Its good to fail because you will be more aware and focused for the next jump, because at the end of the day, YOU ARE JUMPING OUT OF A PLANE ALONE AT 13,000 FEET. So SAFETY IS THE TOP MOST PRIORITY!! They constantly motivate to help you improve, and I’m now more aware of my altitude and deployment timing, however, Skydiving is a sport that you are always learning no matter how many jumps you have. And me being a newbie, there’s so much for me to learn which makes it even more exciting. Moreover, Just the feeling of being in the DZ, you are in total awe when you speak to other pro jumpers who has done more than 10,000 jumps. Just hangout in the DZ, you will surely get convinced to jump even if you had no plans. Its truly a blissful feeling. The experience of skydiving itself is absolutely breathtaking, and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to learn. If you’re considering learning to skydive, Skydive Dubai is the place to do it!
Airfield gate — operator shares the exact pin and driving directions in the inquiry reply. Dubai is the customer-facing hub.
Most jumpers drive or use Grab/Bolt. Free on-site parking. Plan a 2-hour buffer before your manifest slot for traffic + check-in.
Block 3–4 hours on site for tandem (briefing + climb + jump + canopy). AFF students should plan a full day.
Three more operators nearby.
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